BEAUTY. A lot of you have been asking for a post about my favorite makeup products and even though I’m no expert I’m a huge makeup junkie who loves to try out new products. My favorites are constantly changing, but below I’ve listed some of my current must haves:
FACE
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in ‘Porcelain’– I discovered the tinted moisturizer from laura Mercier last year when I wanted to find something light to wear on hot summer days and have been wearing it ever since. If you’re looking for a lot of coverage you might have to look elsewhere but if you just want something really light that evens out your skin tone a bit, this is perfect.
Diorskin nude foundation in 010 ivory – I used to be a huge fan of the Diorskin pure light foundation until it got discontinued and the Diorskin “Nude” is probably the most similar one I’ve found. I usually wear this for events/parties when I want a little bit more coverage than the tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier can provide, but it’s still a very light foundation that looks super natural on your face.
Nars Illuminator in ‘copacabana’ – I use this one as a highlighter on my cheekbones + other areas I want to highlight and it really does wonders for a tired face.
Mac select cover-up concealer in NW15 – Being super duper pale I always have a hard time finding products that works with my skintone but when I found this concealer from MAC it was love at first sight. It’s great for covering up dark circles + blemishes and if you like me have trouble finding foundations/concealers that matches your skintone, MAC can definitely be worth a try!
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in ‘Pale Pink’ – When it comes to blush I’m a big fan of creamy products as I think the end result looks so much more natural, and these ones from Bobbi Brown also looks great on your lips!
MAC Prep + Prime transparent finishing powder – great for setting your makeup + reduce shine.
Guerlain terracotta bronzing powder – One of the best bronzers out there!
EYES
Shiseido eyelash curler – Couldn’t go a day without this one, by far the best eyelash curler I’ve ever tried.
Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Mascara – When it comes to mascara I’ve been an avid user of Helena Rubinsteins lash queen mascara for years and years. I have quite short, straight lashes but this one gives them that wow effect that no other mascara can achieve!
Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette for Blue Eyes – This eyeshadow palette is another gem that I found during one of my many visits to Sephora. It contains six eyeshadow specifically chosen to enhance blue eyes and it really does the trick! It’s also available for brown + hazel eyes and I definitely recommend you to try them out.
H&M Divided Liquid eyeliner – As you know, I’m a huge fan of the classic winged eyeliner look and after trying lot’s of different liners I always come back to this one from H&M. It kind of resembles a felt pen and makes it so much easier to achieve that perfect cat eye.
LIPS
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipsticks – When it comes to lipstick I have TONS of favorites but these ones from Max Factor are definitely the ones I use the most at the moment. I always use my fingers to apply these lipsticks for a softer, less “made up” look and I absolutely love the creamy texture of them! My favorite shades are ‘Ruby Tuesday’, ‘Pink Brandy’ and ‘Bewitching Coral’ and they also work great as blush by dabbing some on the apples of your cheeks.
As I mentioned earlier I love trying out new products so if any of you have any suggestions on awesome beauty products please share them in the comment field below!
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Fabulous beauty essentials! I love Nars, I might need to check out their highlighter!
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I always have trouble with make up because I don’t know the colors that look better on my skin: I’m blonde too and as I can happily see you use the same colors of lipstik that I use! It seams I did it right!
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Love the photography.. Very professional
You look perfect with your make up on (probably without as well) so definitely all of these work for you!thx for sharin:)
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Great post Carolina! I’m as pale as you are so I’ll definitely be trying some of those products!
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I was using the MAC prep + finishing powder until I discovered the Make up forever microfinish powder ! It’s the most fine powder ever !
You definitely made me want to try a few new products, especially the lipsticks and the Laura Mercier moisturizer. I’ve always heard good things about Laura Mercier but I never actually tried the products, which I should do :P
Great recommendations! I need to check out the MAC powder. I’ve been using their MSF to set my foundation, but I’ve found it to be a little too heavy.
xx
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Very nice darling!
Lovely post,with some really interesting products,you always look gorgeous!
Gorgeous products! The Guerlain bronzer is definitely going on my wishlist! I love these Maxfactor lipsticks, my current favourite is “Firefly”…
Loved this post! Nars illuminators are just fabulous and anything by mac is always amazing
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This makes me dream…
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very pretty! love Laura Mercier!
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Fabulous beauty must-haves. Especially love the max factor lipsticks.
taking note of those lipsticks!!! I love the colours! xo, Alma
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Love this post!!
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Thats for the tips. I, too have blue eyes and pale skin. However I have my hair is chestnut brown. I love the lipsticks and will be sure to look out for them. Its horrible that I can’t find foundation and concealers that are the same pigment. I’m going to try the new FIT maybelline range.
Have definitely to try the NARS’ illuminator!
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love the clor of the lipstick! it’s perfect for your skin!
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Great make-up collection! Everything that every girl nead!!!!
Beautiful photographs.
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Great post, love the photos!
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Interesting post, thanks for your beauty tips :)
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That eyeshadow palette sounds great! I have tons of different single eyeshadows lying around and it’s so hard to choose one (or two) when I’m in a hurry on weekday mornings! Maybe the Smashbox palette is the right one for me!
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Great beauty essentials ! Thanks for sharing
XX
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You are a beaut and I wanna try those max factor lippy
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So many great products. I’ll definitely try the eyeshadow palette :)
Great beauty essentials !…need try those lipsticks! Thanks for sharing…xoxoLaura!
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Great post! Love the color of your lipsticks!
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Lovely, your makeup always looks so nice. It’s good to know what you use!
Lovely photos! really want to try out the laura mercier moisturiser !
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Lipstick shades are perfect!
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I love your post, very classy and you getting into the point !
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Thanks for sharing. Your make up looks always stunning <3
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What a fun post, these are amazing products x
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I can really recommend the CLARINS Skin Illusion Foundation. Very Light and feels so soft!
And I’m a MAC Addict, love their Blush.
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Perfect post and pics. I would like to have some of the peaces. Like Dior make up. Have a nice end of the weekend.
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I have the same lipstick! You have great make up! :)
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I have the same lipstick! Your makeup are greats :)
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Great recommendations, will have to try a few of these… Right now, I’m loving Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (found at Sephora), and Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder (it can go on as sheer or as full coverage as you need it, depending on how you apply it)… Let me know how itngoes if you decide to try any of these :)
max factor cream blush, nars lipstick, clarins lip balm and shiseido foundation brush are my musthaves! give it a try!
could you please also do a post about your favourite skin care products at the moment? your skin looks flawless! :)
Seriously try Arbonne products – the skincare range and cosmetics are fabulous.
I am a huge fan of lipsticks and try new ones all the times. I have never had Maxfactor though but I really like the three colors. Maybe I should give it a try. :-)
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I really like to get to know new products and I like how you presented your favourites. and your skin always looks so flawless
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Fabulous skincare products!!
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I love these items :):):)!
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You should try Benefit Cosmetics products. They are my favorite and their package is so cute!
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I like how you set this up. the display of your favorites is very pleasing to the eye. And the pictures are gorgeous!
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I like Nars Illuminator in ‘orgasm’. Try it.
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great post! as for the eyeliner, I use Lancome artliner, for me it’s the easiest to use. Their lipsticks are amazing, too. :)
LOVE the eyeshadow pallet – LOVE neutrals for everyday looks!
XOXO
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I’ve been in need of new makeup I’m definitely bookmarking this page! Thank you :)
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Amazing ! I love Make-Up ;-)
Check out Korres Quercetin & Oak Concealer in Fair…I like the texture a little better than MAC’s and it’s one of the only concealers that works on super pale skin.
Nice post! Def I need a eyelash curler!!
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Those Max Factor shades are truly chic.
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Love this post! I have been looking for some make-up tips and this is fabulous.
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Everything is so beautiful!!!
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I have been using the NARS Copacabana high lighter for a few months, love love love it! It’s great to see it on a blog, I’m not sure if it’s just not well known or underrated.
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I just bought the Diorskin nude foundation :), love it.
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Nice make-up post!
Love all your make up!
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thanks for sharing your favs so cool to see what other people love. had never heard of the hr mascara will have to check it out. xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
Estée Lauder’s Idealist: Even Skintone Illuminator is amazing as a primer, and High Beam by Benefit is a really cute highlighter, although YSL’s touché éclat is probably the cult favorite..just thought I’d list a few illuminators since you’ve got the rest quite covered :)
I love make up, too. Beautiful photos.
Cool post ! I’m still a big fan of Mac make-up aswell
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Great post !!
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you’re super pretty!
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing this!
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Love all your beauty favorites !
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Wow! I loved these photos and all of your recommendtions!
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Here are some of my favorite products:
1. Bobbi Brown “Caviar” gel eyeliner
2. Bobbi Brown concealer
3. NARS bronzer in “Laguna”
4. NARS blush in “Orgasm”
5. Biolage Hydrating Spray ( for your hair ;) )
Thx for this insight x
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I love the photos and the way you presented those cosmetics! I always admire your make up, I love the fact that you wear a lot of lipsticks! xx
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Really like that Smashbox eye box for blue eyes!! Christmas list! Im in love with Aromatherapy Associates products – esp Rose Face Oil – smells like heaven
Lovely post and beautiful pictures! :)
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beautiful!
Bises,
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Beautiful!
The bronzing powder looks so beautiful OMG
and I like the lipstick and the makeup palette :) it’s definitely something i’d wear too!
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Amazing!
Wish I could have all these products!
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Beautiful post! I’m lusting over the Nars Illuminator!
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I am also quite fair skinned so I very much appreciate this post about what you’ve found that works for you! I currently use Chanel Perfection Lumiere foundation paired with Bobbi Brown corrector and concealer (they have a fantastic range of shades). My FAVORITE eye liner is Bobbi Brown Gel Liner. It is phenomenal.
LOVE! Another light/natural foundation I’d recommend is NARS Sheer Glow. Currently obsessed & loving it! xo <3
Thanks so much for sharing your make-up tips. Great post!!!!
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You’re so beautiful!!:)
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Ahh! What’s that eyeshadow brush? The black one? Thank you.
I love all these beauty products.
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Love the effect of a natural make up with the feminine touch of red lips!!
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One of my favourite products when it comes to eye shadows is Urban Decay naked palette number 2.
It really is the best I’ve ever tried!!
Omg, I’m in love with the lipsticks! I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
Have you heard of the cosmetics line OCC? I just did a post on my blog reviewing the nailpolish line, take a peek.
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Thank you this such complete post! Will follow some of your tips as using the smashbox for hazel eyes!
xoxo
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amazing products!
next time show us some toner and cream recommendations if you can :)
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I thought the Smashbox palette was a gift from your boyfriend when he went to NY? Going through your beauty posts so I just read about it after you mentioned this. So weird. You lie on your posts?
Raiza: Haha what a silly question! I found it at Sephora during a trip to NY, didn’t buy it and ended up regretting it a lot, and then my boyfriend went to New York on a work trip and I asked if he could buy it for me, I’ve never said it was a gift, you can go back and check the post for yourself! :)